This huge pile of rubbish was left at the entrance to Hadleigh Country Park, following a busy Bank Holiday Monday.
Signs on the bin ask people to take their rubbish home with them if the bin is full. However many people appear to have ignored the notices and thrown their rubbish on the ground.
The bin was eventually emptied by council contractors but the mass of rubbish was left strewn across the ground.
The pile of waste included broken glass, rotting food and bags of dog waste.
Sue Bright said: “This area is a beauty spot being ruined by thoughtless lazy people. It’s a perfect area for picnics – people should just take their rubbish home. It doesn’t seem much to ask to me!”
Castle Point Council said they are monitoring the situation and are looking into solutions to encourage people not to dump their waste.
A council spokesperson said that the large bin at the entrance to the park is managed by Essex County Council and overtime it has been used by people to dispose of their household waste and trade waste too.
Greggs is planning to open a new flagship store on Southend High Street, taking over…
At least 25 drivers have reported damage to their vehicles after hitting a “crater-like” pothole…
The demolition of the long-derelict Lucy Road public toilets has been welcomed by local residents,…
A woman was freed from her car by firefighters after her car was in a…
The footbridge over the busy Queensway road in Southend has now been removed, marking a…
Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that…